By Sharon Stone Tri-County Times Groveland Twp. — During a pretrial Jan. 11, a 31-year-old Holly man pleaded no contest to charges involving torture and homicide of a 3-year-old girl. He faces life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. Samual Lester Smart had been bound over to Oakland County Circuit […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon — On Jan. 16, parents in the Brandon School District received a communication about allegations of criminal misconduct. The district was made aware of allegations regarding inappropriate relations that occurred between a female contracted employee and two high school students. The incidents occurred off school property, and the district […]
Fog lifts over Bald Eagle Lake in Brandon Township. After a snowy start to January temperatures jumped into the mid-40s across southeastern Michigan. Photo: Patrick McAbee.
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — At 6 p.m., Jan. 19, the village council will host a workshop to discuss applications for the 2023 Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program. “We have a time constraint that needs to have the grant in by Jan. 31,” said Sheri Wilkerson, village administrator. “We have several grants (for the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The reward to find the person or persons who dumped four dogs in Brandon Township on New Years Eve is up over $2,000. “I will pray every day that we can get the word out,” said Tina Drescher. “I hope it will bring somebody forward and raising […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — Brian Moore, Brandon High School Teacher, has been named teacher of the year for the VFW District five. “I think it’s special that one of the most respected organizations in the world takes the time to recognize teachers in their communities,” said Moore, who has been at […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— School districts nationwide continue to face a shortage of school bus drivers. Last week the Goodrich District announced that a morning and evening route including elementary, middle and high school students has been canceled due to a lack of a driver. The temporary cancellation is not the first for the district, said Wayne Wright, district superintendent. “A new driver […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — The Ortonville Lion’s Club and the Rotary Club are teaming up with Brandon Township Parks and Recreation to build a gazebo out at the township park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. “I’ve got a letter of commitment from both of them, and I wrote a small grant […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — As a new year begins, Brandon Fire Department emphasizes the importance of working smoke detectors. Billy Starr, Brandon Fire Department Captain/Medic and Fire Prevention Coordinator reminds residents there are many different types of detectors available in today’s market that differ from how they detect a fire and how […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — One in three low-income women miss work, school and outings because of a lack of period supplies, according to the Alliance for Period Supplies. “Period poverty is a really important issue that people don’t talk about,” said Lily Harvey, president of the Brandon High School Feminist Club. […]